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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.08, 989.48 and 313.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.08, 989.48 and 313.71 is: 470.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.08 : 989.48 = 313.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.08/989.48 = 313.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.08x = 989.48 × 313.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.08x = 310,406.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,406.84/660.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.25

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